Michigan

Santa arrives in Bay City on Nov. 28

Bay City officials are anxiously awaiting the early arrival of Santa this year.

The Downtown Management Board received approval from the City Commission Monday night for a special permit to welcome Santa's sleigh on Nov. 28 from 7-9 p.m. in Wenonah Park. Santa will talk with children in the park and will be available for pictures at the Delta College Planetarium at 9 p.m.

City officials plan to have police officers escort Santa. Electricity to light the stage is being covered by the Bay Arts Council.

Between 1,000 and 4,000 people are expected to attend, organizers say.